Curator Taylor Davis with site-specific mural by Dallas-based artist Tiara Unique Francois within the Future Front headquarters. Photo by Abby Swafford
On Friday, April 14, drop by our headquarters (and other creative spaces) within Canopy Austin for Shore Art Excursion, one of this year’s Fusebox Festival nighttime hubs.
Curated by Michael Anthony García, the evening will offer an opportunity to explore some of the creative spaces, places and studios that comprise Austin’s vibrant art scene (including Future Front’s).
And, like any cruise ship’s island pitstop, you can expect a lineup of special surprises and specially curated menus.
Free and open to the public. All are welcome. Scroll for details. 👋
what to expect
Presented in partnership with Big Medium, ICOSA, Ivester and MoHA, Shore Art Excursion will feature work by:
Ani Bradberry, Chantal Lesley, Tumi Adeleye, Tanya Zal and Steph Granillo (Future Front resident artists), as well as Tiara Unique Francois at the FFTX HQ
Tammie Rubin at Big Medium
Erin Cunningham, Amy Bench, Ala Nunu, Moïa Jobin-Paré, Shunsaku Hayashi, Sofia El Khyari, and Sumito Sakakibara at ICOSA Gallery
Rachel Livedalen and Anya Molyviatis at Ivester Contemporary
Weylin Neyra at Canopy Studio 223
Elizabeth Hudson at Canopy Studio 122
Susan Scafati at Canopy Studio 110
Cool Adult Rec Center Lock-In at Museum of Human Achievement
and more!
HOW TO ATTEND
Presented alongside Fusebox Festival 2023, this event is free admission, with no prior reservation required.
PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FUTURE FRONT HQ
We’re located at 916 Springdale Road Trailer No. 3 within the Canopy Austin Complex. Our trailer is catty-corner to Building 4, which is located within the back parking lot behind Sa-Ten.
WHERE TO PARK: Canopy has a large parking lot and is accessible by bus line. Carpool, if you can!
WHAT TO DO: Our headquarters is located within Canopy Austin, which is a larger creative complex featuring creative businesses, art studios and more. Explore the property while stopping by our trailer.
WHAT TO EAT/DRINK: There are multiple snack/brunch spots within walking distance, including OMG Squee and Sa-Ten.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.
IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTES + GUIDELINES —
All FFTX staff, volunteers and guests will be required to practice mutual respect, as well as demonstrate an alignment with Future Front’s guidelines and values.
All Future Front sessions are currently held online, outdoors or in open-air spaces where quality air flow is possible, ADA compliance is prioritized and assisted mobility devices can be utilized.
All Future Front sessions follow capacity limits to reduce crowding of any kind.
All guests are required to practice mutual respect and social distancing, as well as follow APH’s COVID-19 Guidelines, which currently include:
At all levels, people can wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by their personal level of risk.
People with COVID-19 symptoms and/or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should not participate in an in-person Future Front event or visit a Future Front location until they test negative and/or they are no longer at risk.
People with a positive COVID-19 test and/or not fully vaccinated should not participate in an in-person Future Front event or visit a Future Front location until they test negative and/or they are fully vaccinated and no longer at risk.
GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you!
MEET THE PRODUCERS
Fusebox Festival hosts adventurous performances from local, national, and international artists at locations across Austin. This year’s festival runs from April 12 to April 16, 2023. Learn more at fuseboxfestival.com.
Future Front is a 501c3 nonprofit, homegrown in Austin, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently, we produce The Front Market and Festival, host year-round workshops and meet-ups, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries. You’re invited to join us, of course.